How far is Coto De Caza, CA from Long Beach, CA?
The driving distance from Coto De Caza, CA to Long Beach, CA is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city located in Orange County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coto De Caza and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coto De Caza and Long Beach.
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Start on Via Barcaza
44 m · 8 sec · Via Barcaza
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Turn right onto Coto de Caza Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Coto de Caza Drive
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Turn right onto Oso Parkway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Oso Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Los Angeles
2446 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on San Diego Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · San Diego Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 22 West: Long Beach
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 7th Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto Junipero Avenue
2523 ft · 1 min · Junipero Avenue
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Turn right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Cerritos Avenue
1649 ft · 1 min · Cerritos Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ocean Boulevard
3093 ft · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coto De Caza and Long Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Diego Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on San Diego Freeway
10.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coto De Caza and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coto De Caza to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irvine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Coto De Caza and 23.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coto De Caza and Mostly Sunny near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Irvine
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coto De Caza and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.59 km).
#1 Coto De Caza
Census-designated place in Orange County, California
| Population | 14,866 |
| Coordinates | 33.6041900, -117.5869900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: E Ocean Boulevard (-118.189233, 33.766923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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